Urgent Call for Lawmakers and Others to Address Global Crisis Affecting Men and Boys 

Press release here. Excerpt:

'October 30, 2024 – Around the world, men and boys are facing an unprecedented human rights crisis. This crisis is contributing to a range of social problems such as the weakening of the family, plummeting birth rates, and the dad-deprivation of millions of children (1).

Globally, men and boys are lagging behind women and girls in 12 areas: Education, Health, Child labor, False allegations, Victims of violence, Parenting, Treatment by the criminal system, Partner abuse, Homelessness, Workplace injuries and deaths, Reproductive and adoption rights, and Media portrayals (2).

The men and boys crisis has reached the point that statements of concern have been issued by lawmakers and governmental bodies in 14 countries around the world (3). In Denmark for example, Minister for Equality Marie Bjerre explained, “For far too long we have not taken it seriously enough that men can also be victims of intimate partner violence and need help. The time has come to ensure that abused men and their children receive the same help as when a woman reaches out for help.” (4)'